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Job description

The post holder will carry out all generic administrative duties plus post-specific duties within any department in the Council. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• General administration including word processing, audio typing, maintenance of spreadsheets and databases, central and localised filing systems and dealing with general enquiries from the public.
• General secretarial/administrative support to the designated line manager.
• Tasks specific to the post to which you are appointed that are relevant to this grade of post.
• Processing of financial systems and cash handling.
• Processing of ICT systems and/or programmes.
• Collate and produce management information and Committee/Council reports as directed. Attending meetings to formally record minutes.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSE’s (grade C or above), or equivalent
• 2 years’ relevant administrative experience
• 2 years’ experience dealing with the public by phone and in person
• Experience of using computer software including Microsoft Office
• Experience in minute taking
• Experience in the maintenance of spreadsheets and databases
• Basic Access NI check may be required for some roles
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• A qualification that demonstrates competent word processing/database skills and ability to broaden computing experience with other packages e.g., RSA / OCR Stage II Typewriting /Word processing / ECDL / CLAIT / ICT or similar qualification
• Experience in the use of mail merge
• Experience in financial administration and cash handling
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Location: Based in North Road Depot, Newtownards. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.